Apprentice Mechanic

6 months ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

**Job Title**: Apprentice Mechanic

**Location**: Norfolk, NR11 6SU

**Working Week**: Full-time, Monday - Friday 07:30-15:00

**Salary**: Between £19,000 - £23,000 per annum plus 25 days per annum

**Apprenticeship Qualifications**: Heavy Vehicle Level 3 maintenance and repair NVQ Level 1-3

**Expected Apprenticeship Duration**: 3 years

Is this the right career for you?
As an Apprentice Mechanic you will be required to repair, maintain, inspect all Serco commercial vehicles within the fleet maintenance facilities. Complete diagnostic tests using manual tools and technological devices. Work with clients and co-workers to establish a timeframe for the completion of each inspection or repair in accordance with KPI’s. Work to attain Heavy Vehicle Level 3 maintenance and repair NVQ. Complete tasks in accordance with Apprenticeship curriculum.

**Day to day you’ll be involved in**:
Ensuring vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency “Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness”, in particular:
Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented with guidance
Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary
Carry out practical tasks in accordance with apprenticeship curriculum
Carry out theoretical tasks in accordance with apprenticeship curriculum
Attain a working knowledge of current industry best practices in the workshop
Attend block release skills college as and when required in line with curriculum
Ensure all workshop equipment is serviceable, tested and correctly maintained
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety
Completing all inspection and repair documentation, either manually or electronically, after any work has been completed on the vehicle
Ensuing all spares and equipment are fully accounted for
Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
Highlight to contract management staff all vehicle defects, including damage where the driver has contributed to the failure of the component or damage to the vehicle
Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to the driver and management community
Follow company safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
Work outside of normal working hours when operationally required.
Keep a professional appearance.

What’s in it for you?

Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment
Full training and support provided
A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team
A pathway to a potential career
Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more

**Preparing for your recruitment journey**:
If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.

Our provider will require you to take a skill scan and undertake initial assessments if you are selected for the apprenticeship.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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